Gabrielle Glancy has read countless college essays in her career as a university admissions officer and writing coach. And most of those essays have been very bad. "I would say that most of what you ...

Amid a sea of applications, college hopefuls have just a few opportunities to stand out: grade-point average and test scores; extracurricular activities; and, of arguably increasing importance, the ...

No matter where you are along the writing spectrum, all writers struggle with many of the same obstacles. From student to professor, novice to expert, young or old, effective and interesting essay ...

At its core, Irena Smith’s job as an independent college counselor means being a writing coach. With a PhD in comparative literature, the former Stanford admissions officer helps her teenage clients ...

One of the most intimidating elements of the college application for many students is the essay or personal statement. As students begin their applications, here are some tips from the pros to make ...

WASHINGTON (ABC7) -In her multiple award-winning book "Write to Influence!"recently published in its second edition,Carla D. Bass, Colonel, USAF (Ret) and author brings her expertise and offers ...

Regularly keeping a journal is key to making writing come more naturally. The dreaded task of writing your college essay. It’s like a rite of passage. And pretty much the worst and most stressful part ...

Journalists fear the “I” word, maybe even more than a libel suit. Writing about yourself is often difficult for reporters and editors whose work lives focus on others. But writing about yourself, ...